MILLVILLE, NJ – The New Jersey Energy Coalition (NJEC) is pleased to announce the addition of Philip Sgro as Deputy Director. Sgro joins the Coalition fresh off the campaign trail, where he worked on the re-election campaign for U.S. Senator Kay Hagan. Phil spent his time with the campaign working in research. Previously, Phil worked…
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NJEC Welcomes its Newest Member Conner Strong & Buckelew’s Mission Statement Our mission is to make insurance and employee benefits strategic business drivers, not organizational afterthoughts. Ultimately, our mission is to move our clients forward. Conner Strong & Buckelew Overview Conner Strong & Buckelew is a leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage…
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NJEC Welcomes its Newest Members Atlantic County Utilities Authority The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is charged with providing responsible waste management services to protect local waters and lands from pollution, but goes beyond its mandate to explore renewable energy and alternative fuel projects. ACUA has become a recognized leader in alternative energy and environmental…
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New Jersey Energy Coalition Hosts Congressman Pallone and Commissioner Fiordaliso By BRIAN IANIERI Press of Atlantic City Staff Writer GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone says the idea of American energy independence — energy production not reliant on foreign sources — has the general support of Congress, whether from defense, security or…
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For Immediate Release April 22, 2014 Contact: Bob Marshall at 609-226-9202 New Jersey Energy Coalition Celebrates Environmental Stewardship All Year Long MILLVILLE, NJ – Starting in 1970, Earth Day has come to be celebrated in more than 192 countries each year to demonstrate support for protecting our environment. Our nation faces many important issues, but…
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Letter to the Editor Regarding the Jan. 15 story, “B.L. England pipeline/Disappointing vote” Atlantic City Press, Jan. 28, 2014 As you noted in your January 15, 2014 Editorial (“Disappointing Vote”), the recent decision by the Pinelands Commission to deny approvals for a natural gas pipeline running through the Pine Barrens is indeed a serious misstep.…
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Did You Know… Transportation accounts for over a third of energy consumption in New Jersey. New Jersey has one of the longest average commutes in the nation. Industrial energy consumption is the smallest portion of New Jersey’s total energy consumption. According to EIA 2010 data, the State ranks 37th in energy consumption per capita. References:…
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Did You Know… That 52.1% of New Jersey’s electricity generation is from nuclear power. New Jersey’s four plants at Hope Creek, Oyster Creek, Salem 1 and Salem 2 effectively and cleanly generate over half of New Jersey’s electricity. Natural gas generates 39.1%; Coal 6.6%, renewable and other sources 2.3%; oil .2%, and hydro .3%. Salem…
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Dr. Edward H. Salmon, Chairman of the NJ Energy Coalition, tesitified on behalf of the organization on December 14th befor the NJ State Senate Enviroment Committee in responce to proposed Senate Bill 3041. The Bill was introduced to address the enviormental degradation of the Barnegate Bay, but if enacted, it would place restrictions on the…
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